KX News: Sertoma

Stabbing Charge

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:15:00 GMT

A Bismarck man is charged for a stabbing at Sertoma Park over the weekend... 18 year old Tyler Hughes is accused of stabbing a 20 year old man five times... Three times in the back, in the arm and chest. Hughes was taken into custody shortly

Sertoma Park Fight Arrest

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:13:00 GMT

Bismarck police say one arrest has been made... following a fight in Sertoma Park. Officers were called to Shelter number two around nine p-m yesterday, because of a fight. When they arrived... one victim had been stabbed or cut several times... two ot

Police Respond to Stabbing Fight

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Police respond to a fight and possible stabbing in Sertoma park. Around nine o'clock this evening... Bismarck police get a call from Sertoma park, involving a fight and knives. Here are police interviewing witnesses around shelter number two in the par

Marathon Volunteers

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:02:00 GMT

A great oppurtunity to help in the community is right around the corner. The Bismarck Marathon is looking for volunteers. Race Director Lynn Beiswanger says you can never have enough help. Volunteering is easy and they have many areas to help out wit

Dog Race

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Ready...Set...Let's Go...to Sertoma Park in Bismarck, where today Jillian's Haven, an animal rescue group, held Weiner Dog Races, to raise money to support rescue animals. Guest Reporter Tom Nelson has more. Read the words on the back of this jacket ve

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a Sioux Falls man's convictions and sentence for possessing drugs and crashing into a law officer's vehicle. Thursday's ruling is the second time the high court has dealt with the case involving Lloyd St

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A Sioux Falls man's convictions and sentence for drugs and crashing into a law officer's vehicle have been upheld by the state Supreme Court. The ruling on Lloyd Steven Rowley's 2004 case is the high court's second time dealing with the convictions.

SD teen accused of assaulting girl at city park

Thu, 20 May 2010 10:41:00 GMT

A teenager from Irene has been arrested on suspicion of groping a 7-year-old girl in a bathroom at a Sioux Falls park. Sioux Falls police say the girl went to use the bathroom at Sertoma Park Wednesday evening and was grabbed by the 15-teen-yea

CHS/BHS tennis

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:07:00 GMT

The West Region Tennis Tournament is this weekend in Minot, but Bismarck and Century had some unfinished business today, as the crosstown rivals squared off at Sertoma Park.

Sports Acitivity Changes

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:50:00 GMT

Thu 5/6 BHS & CHS Boys Golf Mandan Invitational Mandan (Prairie West) 11:00 AM *Rescheduled for Monday, May 24th. Thu 5/6 BHS Girls Tennis Dickinson Dickinson 1:00 PM CT *Moved indoors to the Dickinson West River Co

Sertoma Convention in Minot

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:17:00 GMT

A group dedicated to providing support for the hard of hearing celebrated a growing program for young people today. The Sertoma Club of Minot is hosting its regional convention this weekend. On the agenda today was a presentation about deaf culture an

December 9 Sertoma Christmas in the Park

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:08:00 GMT

Fong on Taxes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

You won't be filling out any tax forms, but some tax breaks will be showing up this tax season. The North Dakota Legislature increased payments to local school districts - as long as those districts cut their property taxes. Tax Commissioner Cory Fong

Sertoma Celebrates 50th

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:54:00 GMT

The group's name explains its mission. Sertoma is short for "Service to Mankind," and that's what members of the local Sertoma club have been doing for 50 years. Al Larson is a charter member of the local club. He says the group has supported many char

Hostfest Winner Picks Up Car

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:16:00 GMT

A dollar doesn't get you much these days, but for one lucky raffle contestant, it bought her a car. Aimee Bader of Grand Forks bought one raffle ticket for a 2009 Chevy Cobalt at this year's Hostfest. She says she never expected to win, but is thrilled

BHS Tennis

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:03:00 GMT

October isn't here...but a postseason prep tournament is... and it begins in Bismarck and Mandan tomorrow as its 'West Region Time' for Boys Tennis, and the team with the top seed is Bismarck High. The Demons were one of three teams with just one conf

ND association joins Sioux Falls housing lawsuit

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:22:00 GMT

A Bismarck, N.D., group has joined the federal government in a housing discrimination lawsuit against developers of six multifamily housing units in Sioux Falls. Fair Housing of the Dakotas filed its complaint as an intervener against Equity Hom

ND association joins Sioux Falls housing lawsuit

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Energy use

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Cooler temps may be helping your pocketbook...but how much? This summer has by no means been the hottest on record... But this may be a good thing when it comes to your monthly energy bill. Reporter Amber Schatz has more. July... It's no

River Walk

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:01:00 GMT

When is a walk along the River good for the whole community? When it's a fundraiser for the West Dakota Red Cross... About 60 walkers joined the second annual Red Cross River Walk "Helping Our Neighbors" tonight walking from Pioneer Park to Sertoma P

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Sun, 10 May 2009 10:14:00 GMT

The Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against the developers of six multifamily housing developments in Sioux Falls, claiming housing discrimination. According to the complaint, defendants include Equity Homes Inc., PBR LLC, BBR LLC,

Feds sue Sioux Falls housing units

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:14:00 GMT

HUD alleges housing discrimination in Sioux Falls

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:11:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it is charging the developers of three multifamily housing complexes in Sioux Falls with housing discrimination. In a release, HUD says Equity Homes Inc. and various other entities desig

Snow Graveyards...where does it all go?

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:50:00 GMT

With a few days lull between storms, snow removal has turned from cleaning streets to removing snow. But where do those mountains of snow piled up in cul-de-sacs and downtown street corners end up? Jen Dame went searching for the snow grave yard today.

Animal Control

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT

They search for our lost pets... and pick strays up out of the cold. Animal Control wardens in Bismarck are very busy this time of year... trying to get cats and dogs into loving homes before winter. Our Amber Schatz rides along with an animal control w

Oak Park Set-up

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:29:00 GMT

The chilly weather did not slow down the some of Santa's elves today. In hopes of raising money for area youth. The Sertoma Club transformed Oak Park into a Winter Wonderland. For ten years the group has worked countless hours setting up its Christmas in

Road Closures set for October 29 Bridge Implosion

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Crews with the blasting demolition company Demtech, are making final preparations for Wednesday morning?fs detonation to drop the two remaining trusses of Memorial Bridge. The blast time is set for 10:00 a.m. on October 29. River Ro

Child Abuse Sentence

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:20:00 GMT

A mother charged with neglecting her kids to get high is sentenced today... Kathryn Redday is charged with child abuse and neglect and inhalation of vapors. Authorities found Redday with 24 cans of airdust spray in her car in July. Her infa

Child Abuse Sentence

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Child Abuse Sentence

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Child Abuse Sentence

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Noah's Ark dismantled

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:15:00 GMT

Noah's Ark is no more at Storybook Land in Aberdeen. Constructed in 1981, it was one of the first buildings at the children's park. The ark was recently razed to provide space for a $1 million visitor center. Storybook Land got sever

Sertoma Reveals Hostfest Raffle Winners

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Though the Norsk Hostfest wrapped up tonight, the event continues to give. We have results from the Sertoma Club's raffles. The winners were Bonnie Leddon from Minot winning the Car, sponsored by Ryan Chev of Minot and Dean Bender Chev of Kildeer and win

Joint Service Club

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:28:00 GMT

You can't pull off an event like the Norsk Hostfest without the help of a number of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers take care of a number of duties including taking tickets, cooking and cleaning tables...and many of them are members of some sort of ser

Girls Rock

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:39:00 GMT

It was a great day to be outside and hundreds of people took advantage of the nice weather, by "rocking the park" for a good cause. Saturday, North Dakota Girl Scouts held their annual Girls Rock the Park at Sertoma Park in Bismarck. Vendors from aroun

River Road Closure September 20, 7:00 AM

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Beginning Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 7:00 AM, River Road will be closed from Burnt Boat Drive to Memorial Bridge. The Kroll's Diner North Dakota Roughrider Marathon will be utilizing River Road for the starting area for the ma

Police still seeking shooter

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:35:00 GMT

Sioux Falls police believe a rifle was used to shoot at a patrolman on July 11. The officer suffered minor injuries when a single shot broke both the passenger and driver's side windows of his squad car. Investigators are treating the incid

Moose Visit Cancels Baseball

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:05:00 GMT

It was a beautiful day for baseball this morning in Minot. But the youth league games were cancelled at the Sertoma Fields on North Hill. The reason - right there - two young moose had decided to make the fields their playground for the morning. The mo

Softball Tournament

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:46:00 GMT

The State Fair is sure to bring a few extra people to town this weekend, but there's another event going on that's got it's share of visitors as well. The 38th annual State Fair Softball Tournament kicked off this morning at Sertoma Park and also the so

Sioux Falls police offer $5,000 reward

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:45:00 GMT

The Sioux Falls Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who helps in the arrest of a person who shot at a police officer. The officer's patrol car was hit in the driver's side window Friday night, causing minor cuts to his face b

Sioux Falls police look for cruiser shooter

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:57:00 GMT

The person who shot out the windows of a Sioux Falls police car faces an attempted murder charge if he is caught. A bullet narrowly missed an officer sitting in his squad car Friday at a wooded area near Sertoma Park. The bullet went in th

Mom Arrested for Child Neglect

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:18:00 GMT

A 25 year old Ft. Yates woman is in jail for child abuse among other charges. Bismarck Police say they were called to Sertoma Park Thursday evening. Two boys ages one and three were wandering around alone... In a nearby car they found the mother and a

Renovating Bismarck Parks

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:18:00 GMT

One of Bismarck's oldest parks will go through a major renovation project. Lions Park in east Bismarck first came into the park district in 1928. The Bismarck Parks and Recreation Department has a four year, two-point-four million dollar proj

Authorities Search Missouri River for 21-year-old Man

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:05:00 GMT

Burleigh County Authorities are searching around the Missouri River this morning for a 21 year old Bismarck man. Authorities say the man was swimming with a group off a sand bar last night near Sertoma Park. Donnell Preskey is at the river now with

Minot Mayor Receives Service Award

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:32:00 GMT

Sertoma stands for service to mankind. And every year the Sertoma Club of Minot honors one individual in the community with the Service to Mankind Award. And this year's recipient was Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman. The award is given out every year to a

Bismarck Celebrates Arbor Week April 28th-May 2nd

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT

In North Dakota, Arbor Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May. ?This year the City of Bismarck will celebrate Arbor Week April 28 ? May 2, 2008, with community events and activities in partnership with Bismarck Parks and Recreat

Christmas lights from the air

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:09:00 GMT

Imagine seeing Christmas lights from Santa's point of view... Dusk at the Bismarck Airport marks the beginning of Christmas-light viewing from the sky over Bismarck-Mandan. Executive Air Taxi will fly you over the community for the best view of the best

'Christmas in the Park' on Again

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:12:00 GMT

Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? Well look no further than Oak Park where 'Christmas in the Park' is in full swing. With more on that...here's Clayton Clark. (Clayton Clark, KX News) "Christmas decorating is in full swing now that Thanksgivin

Kolb Receives Service Award

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:39:00 GMT

If you've lived around here for a number of years you're likely to know who Bill Kolb is. Kolb has dedicated a great deal of his spare time to volunteer work. His most recent project has been securing more than $200-thousand for a Medal of Honor Mem

Christmas in the Park Ready

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:33:00 GMT

It is one of the more popular Christmas traditions for many in the area checking out the different displays around the area in celebration of the season. Once again this year there is a destination to tempt your sense of sight the Sertoma Christ

Hans Christian Andersen Takes on New Role

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:33:00 GMT

Over the years, Rolf Stang has remained a familiar face around the Norsk HÃ¸stfest but few would recognize him as himself. Rather, he's known to most as Hans Christian Andersen... After thirteen years performing at HÃ¸stfest, though, Stang took on a new

Worldwide Day of Play 9/30 Activate Bis-Mandan

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrate kids being healthy and becoming part of the Let's Just Play Go Healthy Movement! The 1st Annual Let's Just Play Day will be held Sat., Sept. 30 from 8:00am-2:00pm at Sertoma Park. Events include a kid's walk, Hip Hop Danc

Worldwide Day of Play - Activate Bismarck Mandan

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Around Town

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:33:00 GMT

It's been a few months now since the Bismarck Super Walmarts and Sam's Club opened. Since their construction the rumor has been a gas station would follow. In this weeks edition of Around Town, Brad Feldman tells you what's being planned...

Back-to-school adventures are plentiful in North Dakota

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:00:00 GMT

August 7, 2006 For more information contact: Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 Back-to-school season is here, and parents all over know what that means: shopping

Celebrate your patriotism at Fourth of July festivities

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT

June 23, 2006 For more information contact Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 What's more American than an Independence Day celebration, and who doesn't like great

Bald Eagle set free

Thu, 11 Mar 2004 18:00:00 GMT

IT WAS A MOMENT OF PRIDE THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR WILDLIFE OFFICIALS... AS AMERICA?S BIRD TOOK TO THE SKIES. AT SERTOMA PARK IN BISMARCK... FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND DAKOTA ZOO OFFICIALS RELEASED A BALD EAGLE. THE ANIMAL WAS CA

Walkers raise money for Charles Hall Youth Services

Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:00:00 GMT

IT WAS THE SECOND ANNUAL FOOTIN-IT-FOR-FUN WALK-A-THON AT SERTOMA PARK. CHARLES HALL YOUTH SERVICES SPONSORS THE WALK. THE MONEY GOES TO RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR FOSTER KIDS AT CHARLES HALL. EXECUTI

Fourth of July events scheduled across the state

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:00:00 GMT

June 24, 2005 For more information contact Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 From small towns to larger cities, Independence Day brings out the best in things that go boom, bang and pop. Fourth